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Late Swarm

positron · 2022-09-25 21:49:54

Just noticed this evening that bees are moving in (more moving in than flying out) into neighbors second floor pvc facia. Isn't it a bit late in the year for bees to swarm? I know these neighbors are not exactly the most bee-enthusiastic people - thinking if there's any point in trying to save the bees (this late in the…

25-09-2022 10:49PM

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Just noticed this evening that bees are moving in (more moving in than flying out) into neighbors second floor pvc facia.
Isn't it a bit late in the year for bees to swarm? I know these neighbors are not exactly the most bee-enthusiastic people - thinking if there's any point in trying to save the bees (this late in the year). Will a new hive and some wax / lemongrass attract them away from their brand new location?

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